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Featuring LMR Jazz Orchestra & DJ Lady Ryan
Joining live music with ​​exceptional food and wine, Festival Napa Valley’s annual signature tasting event celebrates the bounties of Napa Valley, sharing Wine Country’s gracious hospitality with visitors and locals alike. Taste of Napa guests can sample fare from wineries, breweries, restaurants, and culinary artisans, as well as craft beverages.
¡Viva Mariachi!
Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.
Presented in collaboration with Napa Valley College as part of their 5th Annual ¡Viva Mariachi! celebration, today’s Novack Concert for Kids features a command performance by Mariachi Aztlán de Pueblo High School, made up entirely of high school students from Tucson, Arizona. A pre-concert Mariachi instrument petting zoo organized by the Napa Valley Education Foundation’s Music Connection program gives students the opportunity to experience some hands-on learning about this rich musical tradition and its origins.
Harmony Zhu
Open to families with children. Adults must be accompanied by a child to attend. Admission-free.
Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “a deeply musical soul and nimble technician… with utter naturalness and probing sensitivity,” pianist Harmony Zhu has performed as a soloist with major orchestras, including the Philadelphia Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Brass Over Bridges
Open to families with children. Adults must be accompanied by a child to attend. Admission-free.
This award-winning brass quintet brings an exhilarating blend of upbeat jazz favorites and captivating classical masterpieces, performed with brilliance and joy.
Featuring Katrina Walters
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission-free.
Flutist Katrina Walter explores the magical world of birds as she shares her favorite classical compositions and popular songs with young audience members.
OLIVIA DECKER POWER OF MUSIC
Proceeds from this concert will go to Southern California wildfire relief efforts.
Violinists Étienne Gara and Yu Eun Kim’s program features French chansons, Monti's "Czardas," Brahms' "Hungarian Dances," Vivaldi, Brazilian and Korean pop hits, and even Charlie Chaplin. Blending music with storytelling, the musicians share tales from their travels — including a playful performance for an audience of ostriches! It’s a spontaneous, interactive musical picnic filled with surprises and joy.
The Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra takes the stage at this scenic Carneros estate for a program of baroque gems, as well as the Festival’s Opus One Premiere by Forrest Eimold, the 2025 Maria Manetti Shrem Daniel Brewbaker Composer Prizewinner.
Aldo López-Gavilán and Ilmar Gavilán at Jarvis Conservatory
Aldo and Ilmar brought their unforgettable sounds to Festival Napa Valley’s first Concert for Kids of the season. The brothers performed for the students of Camille Creek Community School, whose mission is to empower Napa’s most disenfranchised youth toward a productive future through restorative relationships, individualized instruction, and inspiring opportunities for growth.
Sleepover at the Museum at Lincoln Theater
Featuring Blackburn Music Academy Orchestra and conductor Martin West, this free concert for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley, St. Helena and Calistoga featured noted children’s book author and composer Karen LeFrak, and the symphonic music she wrote to accompany her latest book, Sleepover at the Museum.
Young People's Chorus of NYC
Open to families with children. Adults must be accompanied by a child to attend.
Founded in 1988 by visionary conductor, composer, and educator Francisco J. Núñez, the Young People’s Chorus of New York City is recognized worldwide for its award-winning performances and spectacular artistry.
Harper & Cole Randolph
Open to families with children. Adults must be accompanied by a child to attend.
The Randolph twins take the stage for an inspiring concert as part of Festival Napa Valley’s Novack Concert for Kids program.
Christina Maxwell
Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend.
Award-winning rising star on Broadway Christina Maxwell will perform a program of showtune hits as well as favorites from the Great American Songbook accompanied by pianist Curt Pajer. Event includes a special post-performance opportunity for questions from students and their teachers.
Festival Orchestra Napa
Open to school groups only. Contact Festival Napa Valley's Education Department to confirm attendance.
Elementary and middle school groups are invited to discover what makes an orchestra so special. Ming Luke guest conducts Festival Orchestra Napa in a fun and informative concert of favorites by Beethoven, Mozart, Gershwin, and more, showcasing the full range of instruments in an orchestra.
"A Room of One's Own" with Sam Reider
Admission is free. Bus transportation is included for Napa County public schools. Advance arrangement and confirmation are required to attend. To attend, inquire via email to Festival Napa Valley's Education Department.
Noted pianist/accordionist Sam Reider performs with Napa Valley College students and the Napa Valley Youth Symphony, sharing chamber music selections including Baroque, Boogie-Woogie and more.
At the Foot of Winter's Mountain with pianist Audrey Vardanega
Novack Concerts for Kids are designed for families and children. Adults may only attend if they are accompanied by a child. For information, contact our box office.
Pianist Audrey Vardanega takes the stage for this stop-animated puppet show and musical performance combining story, music, and natural sounds.
Nia Imani Franklin with Aldo López-Gavilán
Novack Concerts for Kids are designed for families and children. Adults may only attend if they are accompanied by a child. For information, contact our box office.
Nia Imani Franklin, composer, vocalist, and 2019 Miss America titleholder, is joined by pianist Aldo López-Gavilán for some of her original songs and compositions.
Pianist, accordionist, and composer Sam Reider and Napa Valley College students will perform chamber music selections together from a spectrum of genres and styles including Baroque, Boogie-Woogie, and more!
Richard Howell Ensemble
Open to families with children. Adults must be accompanied by a child to attend.
Aptly described by KQED as a jazz “Jedi master,” acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and educator Richard Howell has performed and recorded with musical icons such as Etta James, Ray Charles, B.B. King, and Chaka Khan. He takes the stage with his swinging trio in this Novack Concert for Kids.
Leah and I
Open to school groups only. Please contact Festival Napa Valley’s Education Department to attend. Admission-free.
Violinist and singer Leah Zeger and guitarist Ira Gonzalez delight Napa Valley audiences performing jazz and bossa-nova as a husband-wife duo, Leah and I. Both highly regarded musicians, Zeger has performed as a soloist and on tour with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, Post Modern Jukebox, Lennox, and Hans Zimmer, and is a member of the prestigious Vitamin String Quartet. Gonzalez leads ensembles for Katy Perry, Robin Thicke, The Coasters, Diana Ross and most recently David Foster.
